The Conscious Carer by Corron

Corron, 15, is a young carer for his ten-year-old twin sisters, Daisy and Emily, who have learning disabilities. He helps his mum with household chores as well as supporting his sisters with their homework. Corron often finds he is juggling a lot of different responsibilities and can feel overwhelmed. His story captures his life as a young carer in Blackpool. He’s found that photographing the world around him has opened his eyes to a new hobby and perhaps a future career.

For his DofE volunteering Corron has set up the Resilience Club, a ‘safe space’ for younger students in years seven to nine to share their feelings and concerns in a bid to boost their self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing. He says that the way Covid has disrupted education means many students are still struggling to settle into high school but adds that Resilience Club is already making a difference as they start to feel more comfortable and confident both in and out of class.

Corron looks after his sisters after school. This often involves playing in the garden with his sister Daisy.

She smiles a lot and is very happy and energetic.

Daisy runs out to play outdoors. A photo of a younger Corron can be seen on the wall.

Daisy loves chocolate and is keen to share her biscuits with Corron.

Emily enjoys the sunshine. Corron's sisters play outside most days, weather permitting.

Corron's garden is colourful, it's a positive space for him and his sisters.

Corron has enjoyed learning more about photography and seeing his world through the camera's lens. Capturing his hometown of Blackpool with his camera has opened his eyes to a new hobby and possible future career opportunity.

Corron enjoys photographing the iconic buildings of Blackpool, especially Blackpool tower.

Blackpool is home to Corron, and the community is his favourite part of living there.

Corron feels the middle pier is the best pier of Blackpool because it holds the Big Wheel.

“ The photography course was a fantastic opportunity which built up my self esteem and self confidence. Out of this course, I managed to meet HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh which was another once in a lifetime fantastic opportunity and completely life changing. The course taught me so much and led my drive for photography.”

This was one of the first photographs that Corron took with his camera, and he was overwhelmed with how well it came out. This was the start his photographic journey.

The seaside signifies home to Corron.

Carolyn Mendelsohn has mentored Corron and opened his eyes to the world of photography.

Corron has enjoyed learning more about photography and seeing his world through the camera's lens. Capturing his hometown of Blackpool with his camera has opened his eyes to a new hobby and possible future career opportunity.